Add 42/70 and 28/56
42/70 + 28/56 is 11/10.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 70 and 56 is 280
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280 - For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 4 = 280,
42/70 = 42 × 4/70 × 4 = 168/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 5 = 280,
28/56 = 28 × 5/56 × 5 = 140/280 - Add the two like fractions:
168/280 + 140/280 = 168 + 140/280 = 308/280 - 308/280 simplified gives 11/10
- So, 42/70 + 28/56 = 11/10
In mixed form: 11/10
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